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Originally Posted by Tower Guy
nearly a 13' diameter is needed to turn it.
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I didn't think about that, but I do have enough room up in the attic for it.
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Originally Posted by Tower Guy
You may find reception in the attic now, but loose it when there is snow on the roof. You might be lucky enough to aim through a gable end if you don't have aluminum siding.
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I also didn't think about the snow... Luckily I do have my gable ends facing north and south so pointing the antenna(s) toward the towers are mostly going to go through the gable ends which are also vinyl siding.
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Originally Posted by Tower Guy
The other tact is to try a smaller, cheaper antenna indoors
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I did pick up a cheap Winegard FreeVision FV-30BB Antenna from a big box store. Last night I went on the 2nd floor and held it up to the ceiling (which will be 9' to 10' lower than where it will be in the attic) and I received quite a few stations. I did have trouble with the signal quality of some - especially WKBW, WNYO and WPXJ.
What is a good signal strength that can be relied upon for quality television? Most were in the 40's and only a couple in the 70's. I'm hoping the higher I go the greater the strength.
Is this a good antenna?
http://buffalo.craigslist.org/ele/4677507917.html
Its from craigslist in my area. I'm wondering if I can use it on the gable end facing the grand island and colden towers. It is in a fixed position, but I don't know if the angle of reception can pick both of them up. Does this make sense?
Thanks.